2001 Ford Focus vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Ford Focus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Focus weights approximately 390 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Focus | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
